President Bush rides singletrack Saturday mornings at a Secret Service facility in Maryland, and he's reportedly obsessed with biking metrics and data.
Marilyn Price, founder of Trips for Kids, needs your votes to win the Volvo for Life Awards and a $100,000 charitable contribution.
Austin bike shop owner and IMBA board president Hill Abell donates a new mountain bike and accessories to a 63-year-old homeless man for Christmas.
Gary Fisher discusses mountain biking's "second coming," covering advances in bike technology, trail building improvements, and the internet's role in the sport's growth.
California wildfires forced Ellsworth to evacuate and closed area bike shops, while Limestone Canyon and Whiting Ranch trails suffered 90 percent burn damage.
Google Maps adds terrain view with topography and park boundaries, making it a much better tool for mountain bikers to scout trails and elevation.
The Guardian profiles Raleigh's business transformation, revealing the 100+ year-old British company also owns Diamondback while struggling for profitability and market share.
Hunters are trading ATVs for mountain bikes to access wilderness quietly, efficiently transport game, and avoid scaring away prey while saving gas.
The 650b wheel size sits between 26" and 29", offering faster acceleration than 29ers while maintaining big-wheel benefits for smaller riders.
Charlie Kelly's Mountainbiking Hubsite offers a visual treasure trove of MTB history, while the documentary "Klunkerz" chronicles the sport's origins beyond typical stunt films.
Mountain biker fights $60 fine in federal court, but judge rules riders should only use trails where biking is expressly allowed.
A New Zealand teen invented a trailhead bike wash station to prevent mountain bikers from spreading invasive algae species between waterways.
While high-tech bikes dominate the market, small builders and retro-inspired steel frames are bringing back the simple soul of mountain biking's roots.
A mountain bike skills class teaches riders to yield to wildlife on the trail, though most animals naturally move aside for approaching cyclists anyway.
MTBU combines ultimate frisbee with mountain biking: catch the disc, coast without pedaling, and pass before putting a foot down.
**29ers finally get their due in Wired magazine, though some riders argue 650b wheels are the next big thing.**
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# Epic mountain bike expedition reaches halfway point after pedaling 16,000+ km from Alaska, now entering Central America with South America still ahead.
Three suspects arrested in Colorado after stolen high-end mountain bikes from Keystone area were discovered being sold on eBay by vigilant victim.
A Marin County mountain biker has gone missing, last seen leaving for a ride on his black Specialized bike this weekend.
Win Supergo platform SPD pedals by submitting the most approved mountain bike events to our calendar by October 6th at noon.
**timd** wins mountain bike gear for submitting two reviews; today's contest awards the best blog comment with a 24 Solo DVD prize up for grabs.
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Forget the babes—check out pure bike porn from Interbike with offerings from Ellsworth, Intense, Niner, and more in this mega photo gallery.
IMBA announces new Ride Centers initiative featuring world-class facilities, best-practice trail design, and education programs to grow mountain biking accessibility nationwide.
The 2007 Mountain Bike Hall of Fame inducted Alison Sydor, Frank the Welder, Hill Abell, and Sal Ruibal at Interbike's ceremony last night.
The Wounded Warrior Project helps injured Iraq and Afghanistan veterans get back on bikes through adaptive cycling technology and sports-based rehabilitation programs.
Jeff heads to Interbike in Las Vegas to check out new gear, attend industry seminars, and get answers to readers' mountain bike questions.
Mountain biker Anthony Blasioli survived a bear attack in Washington using his bike as a shield and credits his helmet with preventing serious injury.
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Can bike tourism actually revive small town economies? A Montana mountain bike race proves it works when communities and riders support each other.
University of Toronto police are using GPS-equipped bait bikes to catch thieves, and early results show the program is reducing bike theft on campus.
Track stands and bunny hops are child's play compared to this rider's incredible balance skills, including navigating handrails and technical rock features.
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Pro mountain biker Tara Llanes was paralyzed in a racing accident; learn how you can help support her recovery and professional mountain biking.
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Mountain bikers will race through an open bar during a sanctioned Fat Tire Crit in Allentown, dodging patrons and padded obstacles while spectators watch.
Women's mountain bike clinics are gaining popularity in Colorado, while Seven Springs resort debuts its first lift-serviced downhill trail near Pittsburgh.
The author is heading to Interbike in Las Vegas next month and plans to cover the show with photos, reviews, and interviews.
A 50-year-old couple plunged 80 feet off a cliff on a fire road in California, proving even easy trails demand attention and respect.
A mountain biker's GPS unit and cell phone helped rescuers pinpoint his exact location after a crash on the San Juan trail.
Bike thieves are targeting high-end mountain bikes and selling them online, but savvy victims are fighting back using GPS trackers and photo evidence.
**Option 1:** Chris Eatough, four-time National and six-time World 24-hour solo champ, gets profiled—plus a new mountain bike video site launches.
**Option 2:** Profile of 24-hour solo legend Chris Eatough and a new mountain bike video website called MTBCut.tv that aggregates riding content.
Lennard Zinn reflects on 25 years of bike tech innovations, from early mountain bike frame building to the 29er phenomenon and beyond.
Despite the risks mountain bikers take, there isn't much evidence that mountain biking is more dangerous than downhill skiing or other popular sports.
Floyd Landis bounced back from a crash to finish second at Leadville 100, just under two minutes behind Dave Wiens.
Lance Armstrong bails on Leadville 100 while Floyd Landis still plans to race, and the Continental Divide Trail comment period gets extended.
Heat exhaustion put a friend in the hospital during a short winter ride, proving dehydration dangers exist year-round—stay hydrated and keep moving to stay cool.
Singletracks relocates to Atlanta, Chinese riders dominate Asian MTB Championships, and meet a bicycle lobbyist fighting for trail access and safety.
Mountain bikers and motorcyclists clash on shared trails, but maybe we have more in common than we think when it comes to trail access rights.
Investor's Business Daily profiles mountain bike pioneer Gary Fisher, covering his role in developing the sport and the surprising origin of the term "mountain bike."
Following a mass illness outbreak at Test of Metal, doctors advise organizers to inspect courses for animal feces and avoid finishing at horse rings.
Former mountain biking world champion Michael Rasmussen currently leads Le Tour de France, while mountain unicycling gains mainstream attention in the LA Times.
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